Letters • Published Nov 06, 2024 08 am
In the upcoming weeks, the Essex village will likely see a nearly 200-year-old house in the epicenter of town, Pratt Street, knocked down. Most will ask, “How can this ha...
Letters • Published Oct 30, 2024 08 am
This summer, I had the pleasure of meeting Renee Lamark Muir, democratic candidate for 36th District State Representative. Renee grew up in Ivoryton and currently lives i...
Letters • Published Oct 23, 2024 08 am
I am writing to express my support for Renee LaMark Muir to be our next state Representative for the towns of Essex, Chester, Deep River, and Haddam. Renee’s unique backg...
Letters • Published Oct 23, 2024 08 am
The Old Saybrook Rotary Club would like to extend its thank you to all who visited our food tent at the 60th annual Chamber of Commerce Arts and Crafts Festival on Oct. 4...
Letters • Published Oct 02, 2024 08 am
I am writing in support of Renee Lamar Muir for State Representative in Essex, Deep River, Chester, and Haddam. As a retired nurse who has worked with women over many dec...
Letters • Published Sep 18, 2024 08 am
Thank you, Gary Comstock, for your informative letter (“Insult,” Sept. 12), on the condition of the former Pratt Read property in Ivoryton. I walk past this property almo...
Letters • Published Sep 11, 2024 08 am
Renee LaMark Muir is a tough, strong woman running for state representative in the 36th Assembly District. As a former homicide detective, Renee saw first-hand the heartb...
Letters • Published Sep 11, 2024 08 am
We would like to celebrate Kim Price for his incredible hard work and dedication to making the Chester Fair as close to zero waste as possible. As the vice president of t...
Letters • Published Sep 11, 2024 08 am
In my opinion, the condition of the former Pratt Read Co. property is an insult to the people of Ivoryton; it also disrespects the 100-year history of working people prov...
Letters • Published Aug 14, 2024 08 am
I like to think that I drive well. I travel the speed limit, and I don't use my phone. I look out for pedestrians and bicyclists, especially when shadows and background f...
Letters • Published Jul 31, 2024 08 am
I grew up in Ivoryton. I’m descended from Yankee ivory manufacturers and also from Swedish immigrants brought to Ivoryton to work in the factories.
I didn’t know the exte...
Letters • Published Jul 17, 2024 08 am
We are writing to thank all of the participants in the 17th annual Ivoryton Village 4th of July Parade! As time has passed, the parade has become an important part of our...
Letters • Published Jul 03, 2024 08 am
I like to walk the Millrace Preserve in Ivoryton. It’s a historic park with a half-mile trail. The Falls River runs through it and by one of the former ivory factories. T...
Letters • Published Jun 26, 2024 08 am
At the Town of Essex public hearing held May 22, the Board of Selectmen (BOS) was presented with signatures of over 520 residents expressing their disapproval of a propos...
Letters • Published Jun 19, 2024 08 am
In February, the Essex Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to solicit public comment about a proposed amendment to the Essex zoning regulations. The amen...
Letters • Published Jun 12, 2024 08 am
The Essex Garden Club (EGC) would like to extend our appreciation to the entire Essex community for supporting the Club’s 2024 May Market, a wonderful event made possible...
Letters • Published May 15, 2024 08 am
We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful place. We were drawn to Essex because it is a family-friendly community with deep-rooted town pride. Naturally, we were excit...
Letters • Published May 15, 2024 08 am
I’m writing in support of improvements to Hubbard Park. I support the ZBA-approved concession stand, moving the volleyball court to the south side of the park, and refurb...
Letters • Published May 01, 2024 08 am
Hubbard Park on North Main Street in Essex is an oasis of green grass that residents of all ages enjoy. It’s got something for everyone. It’s been home to the Little Leag...
Letters • Published Apr 24, 2024 08 am
The Town of Essex has received a grant for improvements to Hubbard Park. Work on the park is slated to begin in July of 2024, and the Town has scheduled a public hearing ...
Letters • Published Mar 20, 2024 08 am
We’re writing about the redevelopment of Hubbard Park, which is in the works by the Town of Essex. The plan comes out of a 2022 STEAP Grant proposal and award.
The plan i...
Letters • Published Mar 13, 2024 08 am
I am writing to urge the communities of Chester, Deep River, and Essex to come together and Vote “Yes” at the upcoming March 26 referendum. For the last six months, John ...
Letters • Published Dec 27, 2023 08 am
Martha Moody’s Letter to the Editor in the Dec. 14 edition of the Valley Courier (“Improve Pedestrian Safety”) was right on target. Because almost none of it’s bordered b...
Letters • Published Dec 13, 2023 08 am
The other day, I came from Deep River over Book Hill Road to Essex and came face-to-face with the construction at the River Road intersection. I thought, "Wow, this [Rive...
Letters • Published Oct 25, 2023 08 am
Recently, Essex faced a decision about affordable and modestly priced housing as a part of a development. The public hearings on the issue highlighted that the public has...
Letters • Published Oct 11, 2023 09 am
Deep River voters have the unique opportunity to elect a First Selectwoman with no strings attached. Elect Kathryn “Katie” Russell, and she will be beholden to no one.
Ka...
Letters • Published Oct 04, 2023 09 am
I’m Paul Radicchi, candidate for Chester Board of Selectmen, with a message mostly not about politics. I’m writing to Chester friends and neighbors: Heads up, some advice...
Letters • Published Sep 27, 2023 08 am
I oppose amendment 61A.2(G) for the following reasons:
the developer, Greylock, has no history of affordable housing development.
Current zoning regulations already allow...
Letters • Published Sep 21, 2023 09 am
My name is Ron Amara, and along with Paul Radicchi, I am seeking the support of the voters of Chester for the Board of Selectmen in the Nov. 7 election.
There are two ver...
Letters • Published Sep 13, 2023 03 pm
On behalf of the officers and members of the Essex Fire Engine Company #1, I would like to thank the community once again for being so generous with your donations to our...
Letters • Published May 31, 2023 08 am
The Essex Garden Club (EGC) would like to thank all who made its May Market on May 13 the most successful market the Club has had in its history. Good weather, combined w...
Letters • Published Apr 26, 2023 08 am
I am growing weary of the vocal few spreading misinformation regarding the athletic facilities renovation in Region 4.
Just as your home may need a new roof after 30 year...
Letters • Published Apr 26, 2023 08 am
An important vote is coming. On Tuesday, May 2, the towns of Chester, Deep River, and Essex will hold the annual referendum for the Region 4 schools' budget. There will b...
Letters • Published Mar 29, 2023 08 am
Tiny plastic liquor containers are called nips.
We put them up to our lips and keep taking sips
until they’re empty. But here’s the problem.
Wherever I walk in Essex
I se...
Letters • Published Mar 01, 2023 08 am
It was Oct. 20, 2019, when I met Chester artist Christopher Owens when he visited the Chester Historical Society’s Chester Museum at The Mill. As with all visitors, it is...
Letters • Published Nov 02, 2022 08 am
When I talk to friends, acquaintances, and coworkers from around Connecticut these days, the crime rate in our state is one of the issues that seems to be on many people’...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
It is a pleasure for me to recommend the re-election of Jeannine Lewis for judge of probate for the Saybrook District. As the former judge for this district, I know what ...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
We are well represented in the legislature by Senator Norm Needleman and Representative Christine Palm. In just a few years, each has accomplished a lot on our behalf.
No...
Letters • Published Oct 05, 2022 08 am
I‘m writing to support Christine Palm to serve the Haddam, Essex, Deep River, and Chester communities in the Connecticut State House. In her prior two terms, Christine ha...
Letters • Published Sep 21, 2022 08 am
I support the re-election of Christine Palm for State Representative in the 36th Assembly District. Christine champions positions that benefit our community with her prag...
Letters • Published Sep 21, 2022 08 am
The Deep River Planning and Zoning Board has elected to continue to allow the black market sale of cannabis at dozens of locations in the town. Approved locations include...
Letters • Published Jul 27, 2022 08 am
The New York Times on July 10, reported on a Croydon, New Hampshire town meeting to approve the school budget. Attendance was so poor that the handful of voters who ...
Letters • Published Jul 13, 2022 08 am
On Monday, Ivoryton Village celebrated Independence Day with its 16th annual July Fourth parade. As always, spectators from surrounding towns joined Ivoryton Village resi...
Letters • Published May 25, 2022 08 am
I am writing to express my admiration and support for State Representative Christine Palm (D), who has represented the 36th House District since 2019. The district consis...
Letters • Published Nov 03, 2021 08 am
Nice shot! Essex Fire Marshal John Planas administered the Pfizer booster vaccine on Oct. 22 with great skill and good cheer. Town Hall staff members Maria Lucarelli and ...
Letters • Published Sep 08, 2021 08 am
I wanted to write this letter to extend my deepest appreciation for the generous donation made by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County. A donation in the amount o...
Letters • Published Jul 21, 2021 08 am
Liberty Bank plans on closing the Essex downtown branch in October. It seems as though it is trying to keep this information from its customers, as we have not been notif...
Letters • Published Jul 07, 2021 08 am
On behalf of the members of the Essex Fire Department (EFD), I would like to thank everyone in our community who sent in a donation in support of our Annual Appeal sent i...
Letters • Published Jun 16, 2021 08 am
As a longtime personal and business customer, I was dismayed to learn fthat Liberty Bank is closing its Essex branch in October.
You know the old saw, “We’re closing your...
Letters • Published May 05, 2021 08 am
Jane Siris’s concern about littering expressed in her April 22 letter to the editor [“A Scenic Amenity”] is right on. It is awful. Short of increased refunds on deposits,...
